Florida Watermelon Association Queen Program
The Florida Watermelon Queen Scholarship program was established in 1968 to assist the association in promotional efforts. The FWA Queen helps boost sales of Florida grown watermelon by engaging the public at numerous events, from grocery stores to schools to NASCAR races. The Florida Watermelon Queen competes annually for the National Watermelon Queen title at the National Watermelon Association Annual Convention.
2024 Florida Watermelon Queen
Miss Elanie Mason
| Elanie Nicole Mason was crowned the 2024 Florida Watermelon Queen on October 12-14, 2023 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. Queen Elanie is the 23-year-old daughter of Billy and Muffet Mason of Parrish, Florida. She is currently attending the University of Florida where she is a graduate student majoring in Agricultural Education and Communication. Elanie was the Florida FFA State Secretary, UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Ambassador, President of the Collegiate Farm Bureau, and a Top 10 Senior of University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.One of Elanie’s favorite things is to cheer fervently for the Florida Gators! She enjoys supporting Florida football, gymnastics and baseball and can be found in one of the three stadiums/venues weekly from August to June. As the 2024 Florida Watermelon Queen, Elanie will travel throughout the United States serving as a spokesperson for the Florida watermelon industry. In February 2025, she will represent her home state of Florida and compete for the title of National Watermelon Queen in Austin, Texas. |
For more information relating an appearance of the 2024 Florida Watermelon Queen please send inquiries to Debra Harrison, Florida Watermelon Promotions Coordinator, at debra@flfwa.com.
Queen Promotions
November 30 – IFAS Watermelon Institute Day – Fannie Springs, Fla
December 5 – Yara Mega Melon – Williston, Fla
January 16 – Florida Taste of Agriculture – Tallahassee, Fla
February 8 – Fresh from Florida Opening Breakfast – Ag Building
Governors Luncheon – Tampa State Fair, Tampa Fla
February 13 – University of Florida Men’s Basketball Game – Gainesville, Fla
February 15 - 17 – Fresh from Florida 250 Truck Race – Daytona, Fla
March 3 – University of Florida Women’s Basketball Game – Gainesville, Fla
March 15 – University of Florida Gymnastics Game – Gainesville, Fla
March 28 – Video Taping with Chef Justin - Tallahassee, Fla
April 4 - 6 – Cooper River Bridge Run – Charleston, SC
April 7 – Desoto County Watermelon Pageant – Arcadia, Fla
April 10 – University of Florida Softball Game – Gainesville, Fla
April 12 – Farm Tours in South Florida – Labelle/Immokalee, Fla
April 13 – University of Florida Orange/Blue Game – Gainesville, Fla
April 17 – GSTV Promo Launch
April 19 - 20 – National Watermelon Promotion Board Queen Training – Orlando, Fla
April 28 – USA Beach Running Championship – Cocoa Beach, Fla
May 2 – Trinity Episcopal Church and School – Vero Beach, Fla
Cares Dinner – Live Oak, Fla
May 3 – University of Florida Baseball Game – Gainesville, Fla
Gators Sports Radio Interview
May 4 – 2nd Florida Children’s Museum Watermelon Festival – Lakeland, Fla
May 5 – Publix Grocery Stores – Lakeland, Fla
May 6 – Video Taping with NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain & Chef Justin Timineri
Farm Tours – Arcadia, Fla
May 7 – Treasure Coast Classical Academy School – Stuart, Fla
Farm Tours – Arcadia, Fla
May 8 – Enza Zaden Field Trial Day – Myakka City, Fla
May 9 - 11 – Darlington Truck Race – Ross Chastain – Darlington, SC
May 16 – Farm Bureau Lafayette County Ag Ventures – Mayo, Fla
Farm Tours – Bell/Branford, Fla
May 21 – Memorial Elementary School – Arcadia, Fla
Farm Tours – Wauchula, Fla
May 22 – Farm Tours – Williston/Trenton
May 24 - 26 – Publix Grocery Stores – Gainesville, Fla
May 30 - 31 – Farm Tours – Trenton/Chiefland, Fla
June 1 – Chiefland Watermelon Festival – Chiefland, Fla
June 7 – Detwiler’s Farm Market Grocery Stores – Sarasota, Fla
ABC 7 News – Summer Smith
June 8 – Detwiler’s Farm Market Grocery Stores – Bradenton, Fla
North River News – Barbara Nielsen – Bradenton, Fla
June 9 - 12 – International Fresh Produce Conference – Washington, DC
June 15 – First Annual Williston Watermelon Festival – Williston, Fla
TV 20 News – Gainesville, Fla
June 26 – Florida Media Kickoff at Disney Springs – Orlando, Fla
July 4 – Watermelon 5 K Run – Winter Park, Fla
Queen Videos
How to Choose a FL Watermelon with Chef Justin
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Watermelon Caprese Salad Recipe with Chef Justin
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Queen Gallery
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